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NCF: LAP Water Infrastructure Grant - Enabling ADA Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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16 Mar 2026 at 09:56

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05 Feb 2026 at 09:59

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12 Jan 2026 at 16:29

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12 Jan 2026 at 13:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF, has contracted the Association of Drainage Authorities for services related to the evaluation of the LAPSIP grant scheme and engagement with the lowland peat water sector. This procurement falls under the category of market research services and is part of DEFRA's continuous preparation for a new programme, supported by funding through SR25. The procurement stage involved a direct award due to the Association's unique technical expertise in water level management, commencing on 26 January 2026 and running until 31 March 2026. The contract, signed on 29 January 2026, includes provisions for periodic extensions until 2030, indicating a significant ongoing commitment. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, justified under the single supplier rationale as per the 2023 Procurement Act.

This contract represents strategic growth opportunities for businesses specialising in water infrastructure and environmental consultancy. While the direct award limits competition, the nature of the deal signals a sustained demand for subject matter expertise in water management, particularly concerning lowland peat water sectors. Any organisation with the requisite expertise in water level management could engage in upcoming tenders as DEFRA continues to develop its programme, providing avenues for new entries to influence evolving environmental policy frameworks. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions in managing water resources and environmental conservation may benefit substantially from this long-term engagement, potentially informing future grant schemes similar to LAPSIP.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCF: LAP Water Infrastructure Grant - Enabling ADA Contract

Notice Description

This contract will be for the procurement of 'Services' of subject matter expertise from ADA, required for the evaluation of the LAPSIP grant scheme, continued engagement with the lowland peat water sector (particularly IDBs), and to support the preparation ahead of a new programme, which received funding through SR25.

Procurement Information

ADA has subject matter expertise in water level management not identified elsewhere that is required to support successful delivery of outcomes, particularly to apply lessons learnt, inform a new application process and support development of the new programme. As per Chapter 3 (Section 41), Schedule 5 of the 2023 Procurement Act, this contract meets the Direct Award justification of 'Single Supplier' with the following conditions met for a public contract: (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023330-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,140,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,140,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Association of Drainage Authorities

Further Information

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